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Malicious memes: How cybercriminals use humour to spread malware
Malware

Malicious memes: How cybercriminals use humour to spread malware

Cybercriminals exploit viral memes to spread malware and phishing attacks, using humour to bypass defences and target millions online in Australia and beyond.

By Erich Kron • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Cohesity unveils AI-driven RecoveryAgent to automate cyber recovery
Data Protection

Cohesity unveils AI-driven RecoveryAgent to automate cyber recovery

Cohesity has unveiled RecoveryAgent, an AI-powered tool to automate cyber recovery for NetBackup and DataProtect users, enhancing resilience and speed.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Convenience & trust top price as key to online shoppers in 2025
Customer Experience

Convenience & trust top price as key to online shoppers in 2025

Australian online shoppers now prioritise product range, convenience, and trust over low prices as marketplaces face pricing pressures in 2025, says Pattern study.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Bitcoin soars above USD$110,724, sets new all-time record
Crypto

Bitcoin soars above USD$110,724, sets new all-time record

Bitcoin hits a new record above USD$110,724, boosting its market valuation past USD$2.15 trillion on the 15th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
RØDE updates Wireless Micro with Bluetooth, new app features
Content Creation

RØDE updates Wireless Micro with Bluetooth, new app features

RØDE's new firmware update adds Bluetooth to its Wireless Micro, enabling direct pairing with iOS via the free RØDE Capture app for seamless audio recording.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Smartsheet reports 260% growth in Australia & New Zealand
DevOps

Smartsheet reports 260% growth in Australia & New Zealand

Smartsheet reports 260% customer growth in Australia and New Zealand, and nearly 250% across Asia-Pacific and Japan over the past five years.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
AI adoption soars as data & personalisation top priorities
Digital Transformation

AI adoption soars as data & personalisation top priorities

Brands in Australia and New Zealand are rapidly adopting AI, with 29% deploying generative AI in 2025, yet data management and personalisation challenges persist.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise

Ransomware attacks on industrial firms surged to 708 in Q1 2025, led by manufacturing, with North America and Europe hardest hit, warns Dragos report.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Bravura boosts Midwinter team as assets reach AUD $9 trillion
ASX

Bravura boosts Midwinter team as assets reach AUD $9 trillion

Bravura Solutions boosts Midwinter team with senior hires and promotions to fuel growth in financial planning technology across Australia and beyond.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Sat.One unveils resilient managed LEO satellite service for ANZ
Unified Communications

Sat.One unveils resilient managed LEO satellite service for ANZ

Sat.One has launched Sat.One Resilient, a managed multi-constellation LEO satellite service offering 99.9% availability for critical sectors in Australia and New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Airwallex secures USD $300 million to drive global expansion
Fintech

Airwallex secures USD $300 million to drive global expansion

Airwallex has secured USD $300 million in Series F funding, valuing the fintech firm at USD $6.2 billion and fuelling plans for global expansion.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Canon Business Services secures all six Microsoft accolades
Customer Relationship Management

Canon Business Services secures all six Microsoft accolades

Canon Business Services ANZ has earned all six Microsoft Solutions Partner designations, placing it among Australia's top 1% of Microsoft partners with enhanced tech expertise.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
SAP unveils new Business AI tools & partnerships for growth
Digital Transformation

SAP unveils new Business AI tools & partnerships for growth

SAP unveils advanced AI tools and partnerships, including a smarter copilot and AI agents, aiming to boost productivity and AI accessibility for businesses.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
ANZ organisations focus on IP & data as cyber threats surge
Data Protection

ANZ organisations focus on IP & data as cyber threats surge

Arctic Wolf's 2025 report reveals IP, data, and privacy protection top cybersecurity priorities in Australia and New Zealand amid rising ransomware threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Nintex unveils Solution Studio to streamline business automation
Software-as-a-Service

Nintex unveils Solution Studio to streamline business automation

Nintex launches Solution Studio, a portal enabling businesses to build custom AI-powered automation solutions to streamline operations and boost efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Macquarie Telecom invests AUD $30m to offer VeloCloud SD-WAN
Network Infrastructure

Macquarie Telecom invests AUD $30m to offer VeloCloud SD-WAN

Macquarie Telecom partners with VeloCloud in a AUD $30m, four-year deal to offer exclusive SD-WAN services to Australian managed service providers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025

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Australia's renewable energy shift fuels foreign cyber concerns
Internet of Things

Australia's renewable energy shift fuels foreign cyber concerns

Australia's shift to renewable energy by 2030 raises cyber security risks due to reliance on foreign-made components in its power grid infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
DroneShield secures AUD $1 million police contract for counter-drone gear
Artificial Intelligence

DroneShield secures AUD $1 million police contract for counter-drone gear

DroneShield secures a contract worth over AUD $1 million to supply Australian police with AI-powered counter-drone tech, enhancing public safety.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025